For years there’s been a friendly rivalry going on amongst Lake Simcoe dwellers. It passionately engages homeowners from the north, south, east and west sides of the lake in a tempting challenge for which side of the lake out-shines the others. Here Are The Arguments: On the north side residents and cottagers get full day…
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Tin ceilings were introduced to North Americans in the mid-nineteenth century as an affordable alternative to the exquisite plasterwork used in many European homes. This is when mass produced sheets of thinly rolled tinplate became available and by the 1890s it was a design trend that everyone had to have. Now, vintage tin ceilings can offer…
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Whether you like to shower indoors or out, there are countless ways to create spectacular indoor and outdoor showers that you may never want to leave. Indoor showers offer countless ways to add luxury. Starting with size, the bigger, the better. Gone are the days when a standard tub insert will do. To make a…
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As long as there have been floors, homeowners have loved them to be warm. Today, in-floor heating options are plentiful and have gained popularity once again. Radiant or in-floor heating, warms the floor to help heat the home rather than heating the air the way a furnace does. Available in three options, hydronic, electric and…
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One of the great things about exploring cities and towns in Canada is seeing the vast variety of architectural styles. Some of the most sought after home styles include Colonial, Victorian, Edwardian, Arts & Crafts, Old Ontario, and Georgian architecture. We dive into the rich history of these builds to discover the unique features that…
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A fireplace is often the focal point of a room. If yours is outdated and tired looking, there are plenty of fireplace facelifts that can be made. The first and easiest is to paint the brick of your fireplace. Be mindful that you’ll need to prepare the brick and grout for painting by thoroughly cleaning…
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Cubic architecture is a modern-era architectural style that was commonly used at the end of the ‘90s and into the early 2000s, but has a history that dates to the ‘70s in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Pictured below, the 38 innovative cube houses were built on Overblaak Street above the Blaak Subway Station by architect Piet…
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Think back to the days when houses were first built and you’re likely to conjure up images of rustic stone or log walls that looked as if they’d last forever. They usually did and it’s that durability that long made stone and log walls so popular. However, for some, a stone walls are simply about aesthetic…
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With Halloween behind us, now’s the time to clear off your front porch and throw all that natural Halloween décor in the green bin and start thinking about Christmas events. Ontario’s communities are host to a bevvy of Christmas events, including bazzars and makers markets that make a great place to start shopping for unique…
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With Halloween right around the corner, now is the time to decorate the exterior and interior of your home. While you can purchase a number of décor items from craft and big box stores, there’s nothing, in my opinion, better than natural Halloween décor. With the recent cold snap it’s likely the summer plants in…
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